The Third Act
Auriens, Catherine Fairweather
What if we all saw age, not as a barrier, but as a new beginning? Featuring sparkling conversation from vintage minds, The Third Act is a podcast that celebrates later life – by putting it centre-stage.
Each episode, writer and journalist Catherine Fairweather chats to some of the world’s most experienced artists, adventurers, actors and entrepreneurs – hearing tales of triumphs and setbacks, exploring the intimate secrets of a life well lived and unpacking tricks for ageing gracefully (or otherwise). Over lunch at Auriens Chelsea, each guest reflects openly and honestly about how they are redefining later living and embracing life’s next act. Warm, witty and invariably wise, this series will leave you with the strong belief that the best is yet to come.
The Third Act is brought to you by Auriens – a luxury residence in Chelsea that redefines later living.
Each episode, writer and journalist Catherine Fairweather chats to some of the world’s most experienced artists, adventurers, actors and entrepreneurs – hearing tales of triumphs and setbacks, exploring the intimate secrets of a life well lived and unpacking tricks for ageing gracefully (or otherwise). Over lunch at Auriens Chelsea, each guest reflects openly and honestly about how they are redefining later living and embracing life’s next act. Warm, witty and invariably wise, this series will leave you with the strong belief that the best is yet to come.
The Third Act is brought to you by Auriens – a luxury residence in Chelsea that redefines later living.
Episodes
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Apr 7, 2022 • 32min
Carinthia West
On this episode Catherine Fairweather chats with Carinthia West. A model, actress, photographer, writer and a muse to rock icons, she was discovered on Chelsea's King's Road. Carinthia always kept a camera by her side, capturing intimate moments of star-studded names who crossed her path such as The Rolling Stones, Carly Simon and Neil Young.
Mar 30, 2022 • 29min
Nicky Haslam
Described as "one of the most important characters in British design" Nicky Haslam is a man who needs no introduction. A friend to everyone from the Duchess of Windsor and Cole Porter to Paris Hilton, Nicky is a successful interior designer, author and raconteur. (Just don't call him a socialite!) Nicky chats to Catherine Fairweather about his life, relationships and work as well as his love of Sicily, surgery and The Times crossword.
Feb 17, 2022 • 33min
Bruce Oldfield
Renowned designer Bruce Oldfield has dressed royalty of all sorts from Princess Diana and Diana Ross to Rihanna. He talks to Catherine Fairweather about having to restart his business during lockdown while also revealing the secrets to dressing well in later life, his fashion icons and the secrets to success.
Feb 15, 2022 • 3min
Trailer
Teasers from some series guests including designer Nicky Haslam, actress Stefanie Powers, photographer Carinthia West, author Tim Spicer and couturier Bruce Oldfield.
